Looking for sustainable Halloween costumes for kids? Ditch the cheap, single-use Halloween costumes made of polluting plastic that end up in the landfill. Read on for my very favorite resource for sustainable Halloween costumes for kids! This post contains affiliate links. I know it seems a little early to be talking about Halloween. We aren’t …
Do you think that purchasing items secondhand is an inferior alternative to buying something new? There’s a time and place for new items, but secondhand items are really great options in many cases (and sometimes even better than buying new). Read on for why I think secondhand doesn’t mean second-rate. A couple of weeks ago, …
Spending time with friends as adults is important (even if it’s hard to do as parents). And heading to the mall or local shopping joint isn’t a great use of resources. Check out these fun things to do with friends (that aren’t shopping, because we have more than enough stuff). Hint: I saved the best …
Sometimes it’s fun to highlight a few of the things I’ve been loving lately. Read on for five things that spark joy for me. This post is part of my Favorite Things series. This post includes affiliate links. I can’t believe school is back in session for us. Our boys boarded the bus today for …
This post contains affiliate links. Yesterday, I ordered a couple of new things from Girlfriend Collective. I’m a big fan of the brand and have a bunch of items from several of their collections. Check out more about why I love Girlfriend Collective if you’re curious about the brand. This weekend, they launched a Labor …
Do you read climate fiction (Cli-Fi)? Recently, I finished reading Fragment by Craig Russell. Below I’ve shared my review of the book. Thanks to the author for providing me a copy of the book. I was not required to share about the book in exchange for receiving a copy, but I enjoyed it and chose …
Want to try an easy and delicious green smoothie to use up several of the fruits and veggies you might have lingering in your freezer? Smoothies are one of my favorite breakfasts and a great way to reduce food waste. Read on for this banana cucumber mango green smoothie recipe that I bet you’ll love! …
Trying to find time for family dinner around sports and other extracurricular activities? Making time to eat dinner as a family is no easy task, especially when children participate in after-school activities. Between work, school, and everything else on the calendar, families have more than enough demands on their time. Family dinners, however, are really …
